India, Aug. 15 -- Kim Namjoon - or RM, as the world knows him - is back in front of the camera for the first time since starting his military service, and he's serving more than just visuals. In his Harper's Bazaar interview, the BTS leader peels back the layers between the grounded, introspective Kim Namjoon and the charismatic, stage-owning RM. Spoiler: both versions are equally delightful, especially when his hilariously deadpan humour takes centre stage.

When asked what ideal of himself is often misrepresented, Namjoon answered with peak Namjoon energy. "People say RM can't do that? But what is he actually good at?" His self-roast was immediate: "Now my image is an image of not being good at sports. I can't even play foot volleyball,...